Japan’s earthquakes: Maps and graphics
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Kumamoto, Japan, resulting in at least 28 deaths and significant infrastructure damage. Rescue operations are underway as the region deals with power and water outages following the initial quake and subsequent tremors.
Why it matters
The event highlights the ongoing seismic vulnerability of the region and the humanitarian impact of natural disasters.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit Japan near the Kumomoto city on Tuesday (July 28, 2026). At least 28 people have been reported dead, and rescue efforts are ongoing to find survivors. A shopping mall collapsed after an explosion buckled the building, trapping those inside, just a month after reopening with seismic reinforcements. Around 170 soldiers had been dispatched for rescue.
Map showing the epicenter of the earthquake (mag. 6.8) on July 28 in Japan
Following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake, six other smaller quakes were recorded in the region in the next seven hours after the initial quake. Around 10,467 people were evacuated after the earthquakes, according to government data , power outages were reported in over 22,000 houses and water outages in over 74,000.
Map showing subsequent earthquakes in Japan on July 28
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